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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 518.70 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 518.70 and 243.21 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 518.70 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/518.70 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 518.70 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 126,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,153.03/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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